ATS-Standard CV
Templates and guidance for writing a CV that passes Applicant Tracking Systems — ready for university and scholarship applications.
Output: 1 ready-to-send CV
Bridging students to higher education
Opening doors to global opportunities
Shaping minds that lead with purpose
Empowering the youth across Gorontalo and beyond
Collaborating with global communities
Supported by
Ministry of Youth & Sports RIDisparekrafpora GorontaloPCMI GorontaloSSEAYP Indonesia · SIISMAN 1 Suwawa TimurYSEALI AlumniIISMA AlumniErasmus AlumniMinistry of Youth & Sports RIDisparekrafpora GorontaloPCMI GorontaloSSEAYP Indonesia · SIISMAN 1 Suwawa TimurYSEALI AlumniIISMA AlumniErasmus Alumni
Meaning of the name
Motota
Local Gorontalo wisdom — the spirit of learning, empowering, and bridging regional youth to the world stage.
About Motota
A simple promise from an SSEAYP delegate to their home region.
Motota was born as the Post-Program Innovation of the SSEAYP 2026 delegation — built purely on volunteerism, with no external funding. We exist to close the literacy and information gap for suburban students in Gorontalo as they prepare for higher education, national scholarships, and global programmes.
Pure Volunteerism
Purely volunteer-run, free of charge for participants.
Global Mindset, Local Action
International insight, local impact.
Inclusivity
Openness and accessibility for everyone.
Impact-Driven
Oriented towards real, measurable impact.
Vision
“To be the primary bridge for suburban students in Gorontalo in reaching higher education and global scholarships through comprehensive and inclusive mentorship.”
Location is no barrier to achievement.
Mission
Four concrete steps to bridge dreams.
- 1
An intensive mentorship curriculum — ATS-standard CVs and academic/motivation essays.
- 2
Collaboration with nationally and internationally accomplished youth as direct mentors.
- 3
An inclusive, sustainable education ecosystem in Gorontalo, free of financial barriers.
- 4
Raising the Youth Development Index (IPP) of Gorontalo Province through cross-institutional synergy.
Core Programme
Bridge to Higher Education
Intensive mentorship on writing ATS-standard CVs and academic/motivation essays — guided directly by mentors with international experience.
Academic & Motivation Essay
From brainstorming personal ideas and structure to polishing — guidance for essays that tell a story and convince reviewers.
Output: 1 final essay draft
Running now — August 2026 Cohort
Hybrid mentoring · switching groups via Zoom breakout
4 weeks of intensive mentoring for high school students in the Bone Bolango area. Initial focus: SMAN 1 Suwawa Timur.
4
Weeks
Hybrid
Zoom + in person
Programme Flow
- 1Outreach & Registration
- 2Group Assignment (Group A & B)
- 3Onboarding Meeting
- 44 Weeks of Mentoring (Zoom Breakout)
- 5Independent Assignments
- 6Output Submission
- 7Graduation / Farewell
Mentors
Learn directly from those who have reached the global stage.
Motota connects students in Bone Bolango with mentors from scholarship communities and international exchange programmes — people who once stood where they stand, and now come back to give.
YSEALI Alumni
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
US State Dept.
IISMA Awardee
Indonesian Intl. Student Mobility Award
Ministry of Education
Erasmus Scholar
Erasmus+ European Programme
European Union
Global Professionals
Awardees & young professionals
International
Want to give back too?
Join as a volunteer mentor and guide one group for 4 weeks.
Impact
The early impact we are growing together.
We believe in measurable volunteerism. This data is updated as each cohort runs.
5+
International Awardee Mentors
1
Primary Partner School
80+
Total Mentoring Hours
4+
Cross-Institutional Collaborations
First-month targets
- 100+ downloads of the CV template & essay guide
- All mentorship participant slots filled
- Becoming a PPI portfolio showcase for the Ministry of Youth & Sports and strategic partners
Real output
A ready-to-send CV and an essay that tells a story.
Their stories
Voices from government, mentors, and participants.
“
Motota proves that regional youth can create nationwide impact from a genuinely voluntary initiative.
Disparekrafpora Gorontalo
Regional Government Representative
“
It has been a joy to share my experience directly with the students in Bone Bolango. Their enthusiasm is remarkable.
Mentor · IISMA Alumni
International Scholarship Alumni
“
I feel far more confident writing my CV and scholarship essays. The Motota mentors are patient and detailed.
Cohort Participant · SMAN 1 Suwawa Timur
High School Student
Partners & Supporters
Cross-institutional synergy.
Collaboration is the backbone of Motota — from the central government to grassroots communities in Gorontalo.
Mo
Ministry of Youth & Sports RI
Strategic partner
DG
Disparekrafpora Gorontalo Province
Strategic partner
PG
PCMI Gorontalo
Strategic partner
SI
SSEAYP Indonesia Institute (SII)
Strategic partner
S1
SMAN 1 Suwawa Timur
Strategic partner
SA
SSEAYP Alumni Network
Strategic partner
Gallery
Moments from the field.
Onboarding · Cohort I
Highlight video
Coming soon
Join now
Take the first step towards your dream campus and the global stage.
Sign up as a mentorship participant, join as a volunteer, or download resources to start learning on your own today.
1
Fill in the registration form
Takes only 3–5 minutes.
2
Our team reaches out
Confirmation via WhatsApp & email.
3
Start the mentorship!
Onboarding & group assignment.
Registration Form
Register for Motota Education Project
Choose the mentorship or volunteer track that fits you.